MOT Status
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122,602 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking / perished on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking / perished on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring fractured or broken Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
parking brake is acceptable but could be better.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear diff corroded in places. (1.1.11 (c))
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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LIW 949 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LIW 949, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was LIW 949 registered?
LIW 949 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 December 2012.
Is LIW 949 safe to buy?
The MOT history for LIW 949 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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